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Miscellaneous & Curiosities
Here's a page for guitars that we have too few of to call a range exactly or are just one off pieces that particularly took our fancy. Enjoy.

Harmony Sovereign c1971

If you like the idea of owning a vintage guitar without having to scale the lofty prices of Gibson and Martin classics, this could be an interesting alternative. The Sovereign was one of the longest running and most fondly remembered budget instruments of its kind: a 000 sized, American made guitar of solid Spruce and Mahogany construction. Sovereigns have transverse bracing rather than X, which gives it a nice punchy tone for blues and ragtime, and it strums nicely as well. It looks to be all original with no major repairs and some tasteful laquor checking and a recent fret dress keeping it nice and playable.

An oversized cardboard case is supplied with the guitar.

£499

Lakewood


Lakewood M32CP £1775


Lakewood D14CP £1280

Seagull


Seagull Artist second hand 

The Godin family of guitar brands has got to be one of the budget guitar industry’s biggest success stories: Canadian made with primarily indigenous timbers and some very astute design work. We have loads of new ones in the store, but this is a nicely played in example of one of the top of the range models. The Artist series differ in that they have a tap-tuned top and back, meaning the plates and braces are carefully shaved down until they resonate at exactly the right frequency. The result of this is a professional quality guitar that performs as well as its American peers for not a lot of money.

£699


Seagull Artist Rosewood £1390
OFFER PRICE £879


Seagull Performer mini jumbo £759
OFFER PRICE £679

Seagull Maratime mini jumbo £499
OFFER PRICE £449

Seagull Artist Mahogany
SOLD

Dobro
Gibson have moved manufacture of the basic Dobro models meaning the price has reduced drastically.  They're in stock NOW! Unfortunately - due to the change in Gibson's distribution, it looks as though these are the last Dobros we'll have for a while. Get 'em while you can.


Dobro Hound Dog Deluxe square neck with pick-up
£439


Dobro Hound Dog Deluxe round neck with pick-up
£439


Dobro Hound Dog Deluxe round neck with pick-up SOLD


Dobro Hound Dog round neck
SOLD

Gretsch Americana

GRETSCH AMERICANA SERIES 'WILD WEST SWEETHEARTS' - £99.99

How's this for some retro fun! This new range of colourfully decorated acoustic guitars from Gretsch decorated with cartoons from the fifties detailing the 'Gretsch Guitar Playing Course'. Collect all four! Real Wood! Makes Real Guitar Sounds! Zowee!

Aria Guitars

ARIA SANDPIPER CUSTOM - £1899 SOLD

What a beauty this is - A one of a kind, handcrafted, solid wood instrument with a rosette, the intricacy of which you will not have seen before.


Aria Sandpiper SP130 £479

Contact the Instrument Department for further information or visit www.gordonsmithguitars.com